The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is deeply concerned about the train incident on the MTR Tseung Kwan O Line this morning (December 5) and immediately visited the scene to commence an investigation. 

     The EMSD has requested the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) to identify the cause of the incident as soon as possible. The MTRCL shall submit a preliminary investigation report within three days of the incident (i.e. no later than December 8). It will complete the investigation and submit a detailed investigation report within two months (i.e. no later than February 4 next year). In the report, the MTRCL is required to provide an account of the incident and its causes, its immediate incident handling, as well as the improvement measures and implementation plan so as to ensure the safety of the railway operation and prevent recurrence of similar incidents. 

Ends/Monday, December 5, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:02

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